As we near the beginning of 2022, there are several EOR and immigration developments to be aware of. Here are my top five things to watch for in the next four weeks—along with three tips for continued success, despite ongoing uncertainties for some expat workers. Backlog of Cases Last week and this week, various immigration […]
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Compliance Updates: New Zealand, Saudi Arabia
New Zealand: Minimum Wage for Workers During Lockdown A court in New Zealand says workers who didn’t work during the country’s Level 4 lockdown should be paid minimum wage. The ruling specifies the country’s Minimum Wage Act 1983. Saudi Arabia: Direct Flights for Expats Resume Dec. 1 Beginning Wednesday, Dec. 1, Saudi Arabia will lift […]
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Compliance Updates: Ireland, Cambodia, Spain, and Portugal
Ireland: According to the Irish Examiner, the majority of Irish taxpayers would support getting rid of the self-assessed tax system for the self-employed. Instead, they would rather have an easier PAYE process. In Ireland, the self-assessed pay and file deadline is this week, on Nov. 17.The proposed pay-as-you-go model would make it easier for the […]
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Compliance Updates: UAE, Croatia, Singapore, Belgium
As of the Sept. 1, 2021, here are some major updates to compliance regarding the hiring of global workers. Belgium Changes are coming to the home office and desk allowances that are required in Belgium. Beginning Jan. 1, 2022, if an employer is paying less than 149 EUR per month, per employee, they will be […]
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Candidates & Criminal Records: A Case-by-Case Basis Per Country
A criminal record can be detrimental within the hiring process. The implication of the offense varies by each country and based on each offense. U.S. Based on federal employment discrimination laws enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Center (EEOC), this is how criminal records should be handled for job applications within the U.S: Consistency: A […]
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Immigration Trends: Singapore & Covid-19 Recovery
One of the world’s top places for expats, Singapore, is working to recover from the pandemic, but not without issue. The country, still struggling to reopen, due to rising COVID-19 cases, is also dealing with changes to its ratio of expat and local workers. At the height of the pandemic, Singapore’s local unemployment rate reached […]
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Immigration Trends to Watch: Midway through 2021
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are closely monitoring several immigration issues and potential changes to determine how immigration policies will evolve in the (hopefully) post-pandemic world. Here are some of my top predictions regarding immigration as we wait to see what changes will take place. Potential Increase in Protectionism With a multitude of countries […]
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Your Guide to Termination Laws by Country
Rules and regulations for terminating an employee vary by country. We’ve compiled a list of termination laws to help companies execute layoffs and firings with sensitivity and care. In general, each of the following countries has a list of recognized and accepted reasons for terminating an employee, and if the reason does not fall under […]
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Your Guide to Basic Background Checks and Employee Screening Services
Selecting an employee screening provider can vary based on your location. For example, in the United States some states allow the use of marijuana as a recreational drug; while it is illegal in others. Factor in all the different local laws you might have when dealing with multiple locations globally, and it can further complicate […]
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Avoiding Imposter Unemployment Claims
Unemployment fraud is rising within the U.S. with $63 billion known dollars in improper unemployment claims made in 2020. A watchdog organization for the U.S. Department of Labor believes much of the fraud is coming from perpetrators, sometimes in other countries, who steal personal identity information on the dark web, and then flood state unemployment […]
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A Simple Guide to Brexit: What Do I Need to Know as an Employer?
After more negotiations, Brexit is now in effect. But what does this meanfor global employers who manage a diverse and distributed workforce? Here’s what you need to know. UK Nationals Working in the EU Dec, 31, 2020 was the final date for eligibility for the Withdrawal Agreement, allowing UK nationals to continue to live and work […]
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U.S. Payroll Policies: Repaying Deferred Taxes
Now that the U.S. payroll tax deferral is over, payroll professionals must sort out ways to help get employees back on track. The deferral, which lasted from September through December 31, 2020, was optional for U.S. employers to participate in and worth 6.2% of employees’ incomes. The deferral applied to workers who earned less than […]
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